Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 79 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Words and body together): Verbal = spoken words (“Well done!”, “Can I help?”, telling a joke, whispering a secret). Non-verbal = no words (a pat on the back, a high five, tapping your watch, pointing at the door, a wink). Body clues: a big smile, clapping → happy; yawning, checking the clock → bored; biting nails, a shaky voice → nervous; clenched fists, glaring eyes → angry. Words and body should match. “I’m fine” with tears in the eyes = they differ — gently ask again.

1. 1.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) hiding behind a friend
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
32. 32.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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